Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Milford – Troopers are investigating a theft of a trailer and a burglary to a nearby house that occurred early Tuesday morning.

The incidents began around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday October 4, 2016, when an unknown suspect pulled into the parking lot of Hitch RV, located at 2152 Bay Road, and backed up to a travel trailer where he hooked onto it and drove away.  The trailer was later located approximately a half hour later at a residence in the 5000 block of Barratts Chapel Road where the suspect unhitched it and left it in the yard.  The 31-year-old resident of that house was awoken by his dogs barking and soon learned that his house had been broken into and his cell phone was stolen. A silver pickup truck was seen driving away from the house westbound on Barratts Chapel Road.  Troopers were then alerted to a residence in the 4000 block of Barratts Chapel Road that a white male subject was attempting to gain entry into the house but was unable and departed in a light colored pickup truck.

The vehicle depicted in the surveillance photos from Hitch RV appears to be a silver or grey pickup truck with a red and white four-wheeler in the bed. The operator is described as a white male, 6’00”-6’01” tall (no further clothing or physical description available).

If anyone has any information in reference to the identity of this individual or information regarding the pickup truck, they are asked to contact Trooper R. Spanier at 302-698-8548. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100516 1145

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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a tractor trailer crash which occurred this morning.

The initial investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 7:49 a.m., Wednesday October 5, 2016 as Talib Shabazz, 67 of Pennsylvania, was operating a 2005 Volvo Tractor Trailer in the right lane northbound on DuPont Highway (US 13) south of Basin Road (SR 141). The tractor trailer, hauling a large freezer, approached a bridge which connects West Basin Road and East Basin Road. The freezer struck the bridge and caused the tractor trailer to come to an immediate stop in the right lane of North DuPont Highway. The front portion of the freezer which struck the bridge was torn off causing debris to scatter across all three lanes of travel. (Pictures attached)

Talib Shabazz was not injured. He was cited for Inattentive Driving.

The Delaware State Police continue their investigation into this incident. The two right lanes of traffic in the area of the crash were impacted for approximately two hours as the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 100516 1131

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Harbeson – The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit has arrested five people after the culmination of a four month long investigation into illegal drug sales from two separate residences .

On Tuesday October 4, 2016 around 7:40 a.m., the Sussex County Drug Unit with the assistance of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Georgetown Police Department, and Delaware Department of Corrections – Probation and Parole, conducted two separated search warrants for residences in Harbeson and Georgetown.  In the first, which was conducted in the 25000 block of Hollis Road, Harbeson, David Ortlip, 45 of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the residence and a Ford F150 pickup parked at the house revealed 497.32 grams of raw heroin, 3,679 bags (55.185 grams) of packaged heroin, 2,077.25 grams of marijuana, and .357 handgun.

At the second residence, located in the 100 block of Wingate Drive, Georgetown, Marcos W. Ortlip, 24 of that address, Guadalupe Marquez, 21 of Newark, Delaware, and Antonio Walters, 41 of Magnolia, were all taken into custody without incident.  Jaime A. Ramon, 22 of Frankford was taken into custody after he attempted to flee the house out a side door and was found to be in possession of 4 grams of marijuana.  A search of the residence revealed numerous items associated with the sales and distribution of heroin including over $21,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

All five subjects were transported back to Troop 4 where they were charged with the following:

Marcos Ortlip was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Marijuana), Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy 2nd, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $56,000.00 cash bond.

David Ortlip (Marcos’ uncle) was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Marijuana), Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy 2nd, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $56,000.00 cash bond.

Guadalupe Marquez was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Marijuana), Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy 2nd, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $53,300.00 cash bond.

Antonio Walters was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity (Heroin), Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Marijuana), Possession of a Deadly Weapon or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy 2nd, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,100.00 cash bond.

Jaime Ramon was charged with Resisting Arrest and Possession of Marijuana.  He was arraigned at JP2 and committed on $500.00 secured bond.

Released: 100516 1020

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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a Newark area Exxon Gas Station that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 04, 2016, as a male suspect entered the Exxon gas station located at 263 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark. The suspect, who was armed with an unknown make and model gun, confronted a male employee of the business and demanded money from the cash registers. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect fled from the business across Rt. 72. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male. Approximately 5’09”-6’00” tall, weighed 170-190 lbs., with his face covered. There is no further physical or clothing description available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100416 0621

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Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Hockessin, De.- Troopers are investigating the robbery of a Hockessin area liquor store that occurred this past weekend.

The investigation revealed the incident occurred at approximately 10:04 p.m. Saturday night October 1, 2016 as troopers were called to the Westgate Liquors located at 4115 Newport Gap Pike, Hockessin, in reference to a robbery. The suspect entered the store, displayed a knife and demanded money from the cash registers. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot in a south direction across Newport Gap Pike. The two clerks were not injured.

The suspect was described as a white male with a thin build wearing a dark shirt and shorts with his face covered armed with a large knife.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100416 0531

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police are releasing surveillance photos of the robbery of a leather store in Rehoboth Beach.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:41 p.m., Saturday October 2, 2016, as a male suspect, armed with an unknown type handgun, entered Leather Central located at 36983 Rehoboth Avenue Extended. The suspect approached a male clerk who was standing behind the counter and demanded cash.  The clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’08” tall, 160lbs., wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with writing on the front and white sneakers.  Armed with an unknown type handgun. (Photos attached)

Detectives are also requesting information on a second subject that may be involved with the robbery.  That suspect is described as a black male wearing a red baseball hat with a dark colored sweatshirt.  He was also wearing dark colored shorts over light colored sweatpants. (Photo attached)

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, or either of the subjects, they are asked to contact the Detective K. McCabe at 302-752-3798. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100316 1335

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Troopers Investigate Robbery of Rehoboth Leather Store

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a leather store in Rehoboth Beach.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:41 p.m., Saturday October 2, 2016, as a male suspect, armed with an unknown type handgun, entered Leather Central located at 36983 Rehoboth Avenue Extended. The suspect approached a male clerk who was standing behind the counter and demanded cash.  The clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’08” tall, 160lbs., wearing dark colored clothing and white sneakers (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

There are no video surveillance photos available to be released at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Detective K. McCabe at 302-752-3798. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100216 0700

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milford– The Delaware State Police are seeking the publics assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a home invasion that occurred south of Milford early Friday morning.

The incident occurred around 3:34 a.m., Friday September 30, 2016 when a male subject entered the rear door of a residence located in the 10000 block of Rust Road.  The suspect confronted a 62-year-old male and his 48-year-old wife armed with an unknown type handgun and threatened to do harm to them both.  The husband and wife, along with a 28-year-old male who lives in the house, retreated to a master bedroom and locked the door.  A 9-1-1 call was placed by the 62-year-old male victim and upon the troopers arrival, all the occupants of the home were safely evacuated.  A search of the house and property by troopers and Milford Police Officers were unsuccessful in locating the suspect.  None of the victim’s were injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as black male, 20-30 year of age, 5’09” – 5’10” tall, 160-165 lbs. wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a red mask over his face.  Armed with unknown type handgun.

A surveillance photo from a nearby store is attached of the suspect and a dark colored passenger car the suspect may be operating.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or the identity of the suspect, they are asked to contact Detective R. Truitt at 302-752-3813. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100316 1100

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Troopers Investigate Home Invasion South of Milford

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Milford– The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred south of Milford.

The incident occurred around 3:34 a.m. this morning, Friday September 30, 2016 when a male subject entered the rear door of a residence located in the 10000 block of Rust Road.  The suspect confronted a 62-year-old male and his 48-year-old wife armed with an unknown type handgun and threatened to do harm to them both.  The husband and wife, along with a 28-year-old male who lives in the house, retreated to a master bedroom and locked the door.  A 9-1-1 call was placed by the 62-year-old male victim and upon the troopers arrival, all the occupants of the home were safely evacuated.  A search of the house and property by troopers and Milford Police Officers were unsuccessful in locating the suspect.  None of the victim’s were injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as black male, 20-30 year of age, 5’09” – 5’10” tall, 160-165 lbs. wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a red mask over his face (No further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective R. Truitt at 302-752-3813. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 093016 1920

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Newark – Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a Newark area 7-11 store that occurred early this morning.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at approximately 2:29 a.m., as a male suspect entered the 7-11 located at 699 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark. The suspect approached the sales counter armed with an unknown handgun and confronted a male clerk. He then demanded money from the cash registers. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to him. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a white male, 5’09” – 5’10” tall, weighed 150-170 lbs., wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with his face covered, black pants and black sneakers (no further physical or clothing description available).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100216 2050

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police are currently investigating the robbery of a leather store in Rehoboth Beach.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:41 p.m., Saturday October 2, 2016, as a male suspect, armed with an unknown type handgun, entered Leather Central located at 36983 Rehoboth Avenue Extended. The suspect approached a male clerk who was standing behind the counter and demanded cash.  The clerk complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as a black male, 5’08” tall, 160lbs., wearing dark colored clothing and white sneakers (No further physical or clothing description).  Armed with an unknown type handgun.

There are no video surveillance photos available to be released at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Detective K. McCabe at 302-752-3798. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 100216 0700

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